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I Am the Master of My Fate, I Am the Captain of My Soul
I Am the Master of My Fate, I Am the Captain of My Soul
I love quotes and proverbs. I love that words can take on different meanings for different people at different times. Words shift based on context, experience, and personal growth. And that’s what I want to write about today—perception.
Perception: a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression. (Definition from Oxford Languages)
We all have slightly different perceptions, shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and mindset. The empowering truth is that we have the ability to change our perception.
Believing in the words “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” comes with great responsibility. It begins when we take full responsibility for our own actions—starting with our thoughts. Who is in control of your thoughts if not you? When was the last time you paused to question this?
A mentor and good friend once told me, “You think too much.” My immediate reaction was offense. Think too much!? I thought to myself, Maybe some people don’t think enough! But those words didn’t leave me. Over time, they began to resonate differently. I realized that if this was how I was being perceived, maybe I wasn’t conveying my thoughts as clearly as I believed.
I still don’t agree that we can think too much, but I do believe we should strive to take control of our thoughts—understanding where they originate and guiding them toward a life of ease rather than chaos.
The clear understanding that perception is relative is incredibly empowering. You can change an entire situation by changing your perception.
In my first book, An Introduction to the Universal Laws: A Magical Journey, I talk about shifting from “I have to” to “I get to.”
What we see as a burden in our lives may be a dream fulfilled for someone else. Instead of “I have to go to work today,” try “I get to go to work today.” Instead of “I have to clean the house today,” try “I get to clean the house today.” Put some meaning behind it—“I have a job I get to go to,” “I have a space I get to clean and care about.” It’s a simple shift, but one that can transform the way you see your life.
Walking this journey is a privilege we don’t always fully understand. If we could all see it that way—choosing to better ourselves, looking for and sharing the positives—just imagine what a beautiful world we could create. ✨
#MasterOfMyFate #CaptainOfMySoul #MindsetMatters #PerceptionShift #ThoughtsCreateReality #SelfGrowth #PositiveThinking #UniversalLaws #Gratitude
I love quotes and proverbs. I love that words can take on different meanings for different people at different times. Words shift based on context, experience, and personal growth. And that’s what I want to write about today—perception.
Perception: a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression. (Definition from Oxford Languages)
We all have slightly different perceptions, shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and mindset. The empowering truth is that we have the ability to change our perception.
Believing in the words “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” comes with great responsibility. It begins when we take full responsibility for our own actions—starting with our thoughts. Who is in control of your thoughts if not you? When was the last time you paused to question this?
A mentor and good friend once told me, “You think too much.” My immediate reaction was offense. Think too much!? I thought to myself, Maybe some people don’t think enough! But those words didn’t leave me. Over time, they began to resonate differently. I realized that if this was how I was being perceived, maybe I wasn’t conveying my thoughts as clearly as I believed.
I still don’t agree that we can think too much, but I do believe we should strive to take control of our thoughts—understanding where they originate and guiding them toward a life of ease rather than chaos.
The clear understanding that perception is relative is incredibly empowering. You can change an entire situation by changing your perception.
In my first book, An Introduction to the Universal Laws: A Magical Journey, I talk about shifting from “I have to” to “I get to.”
What we see as a burden in our lives may be a dream fulfilled for someone else. Instead of “I have to go to work today,” try “I get to go to work today.” Instead of “I have to clean the house today,” try “I get to clean the house today.” Put some meaning behind it—“I have a job I get to go to,” “I have a space I get to clean and care about.” It’s a simple shift, but one that can transform the way you see your life.
Walking this journey is a privilege we don’t always fully understand. If we could all see it that way—choosing to better ourselves, looking for and sharing the positives—just imagine what a beautiful world we could create. ✨
#MasterOfMyFate #CaptainOfMySoul #MindsetMatters #PerceptionShift #ThoughtsCreateReality #SelfGrowth #PositiveThinking #UniversalLaws #Gratitude
